to harm; to hurt; to fail to do; to do amiss; to almost do; to come close to doing
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
daughter (esp. of someone of high standing); (another's) daughter
to become a couple; to be man and wife; to be married to
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
light (color, taste, etc.); faint (e.g. smell); pale; faint (feeling, hope, etc.); fleeting; slight
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to flirt (with; a man); to make eyes (at)
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
timidity; nervousness; being easily intimidated
to be elegant; to be graceful; to be refined
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
polish; burnishing; improvement; becoming more skilled
long (time that has passed); old (story)
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
one bow; one salute; one greeting
praise; worship; adoration; glorification
social life; social intercourse
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
two times; twice; two degrees
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
(waiting) impatiently; (spending) many a weary day; each moment seeming like an eternity
visit (from someone); call
the very start; the very beginning
carelessly; inattentively
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
intimidation; threat; bluster
public affair; government matter; duke; prince; Sir; Lord
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
to do; to commit; to carry out; to bring about
artifice; wiles; trickery; art of a courtesan (esp. for seducing or deceiving customers); coquetry
at; in; at; when; by; with